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Collections Online
Welcome to the Maryland Historical Society’s Collections Online Database. Browse through both Museum Department collections and the Special Collections Department of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library by subject or by medium. Here you will see paintings, photographs, manuscripts, decorative arts pieces, lithographs, and more.
With well over one million items housed at MdHS, this database contains merely a fraction of what can be found in the combined collections. Information contained in the records of the Collections Online Database is subject to change as a result of ongoing research.
For information on how to get started, take a look at the About page. Use or reproduction of MdHS images without permission is not permitted. For more information, see the Terms of Use page. For reproductions or permission to use images, please visit the Rights and Reproductions page.
Browse by subject using these links or enter a term in the search boxes below (scroll down for results):
| American Civil War | African American History | Photographs |
| War of 1812 | Women's History | Benjamin Henry Latrobe |
| Paintings | Mining the Museum (exhibit) | |
| Emigration & immigration | Maritime | Prints |
Clubs and organizations, Howard Family, Photographs, Architecture--Exterior, Street scene, Street scene--Urban Landscape
Unknown
Athenaeum (William Howard house), northwest corner of Charles and Franklin Streets. Robert L. Harris Collection, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection. 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch glass negatives, box 4.
Public use restricted to reproduction. For more information, please contact special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
Unknown
MC3011-3
Clubs and organizations, Howard Family, Photographs, Architecture--Exterior, Street scene, Street scene--Urban Landscape
Unknown
Athenaeum (William Howard house), northwest corner of Charles and Franklin Streets. Robert L. Harris Collection, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection. 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch glass negatives, box 4.
Public use restricted to reproduction. For more information, please contact special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
Unknown
MC3011-4
Transportation, Trains, Railroads, Photographs, Baltimore (Md.), Bridges and viaducts
Unidentified photographer
Remington Avenue Bridge, north of Wyman Park Drive. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass negatives, Box 3.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
Not dated
CC2652 .1
German American history; Churches and synagogues; Baltimore City Life Museum Collection; Baltimore (Md.); Photographs
Unidentified photographer
1st German Reformed Church, Second Street in bed of Holliday (Commerce) Street. Built 1797-1805, demolished 1866. Ludwig Herring, architect. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection glass negative, 8x10, box 1. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
Not dated
CC142
Baltimore (Md.), Jones Falls, Bridges and viaducts, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Urban Landscape, Water
Unidentified photographer
Fayette Street bridge over Jones Falls, seen from north. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection glass negative, 8x10, box 1. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1910-1914
MC2102-1
Baltimore (Md.), Jones Falls, Bridges and viaducts, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Urban Landscape, Water
Unidentified photographer
Hillen Street bridge over Jones Falls, seen from north. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection glass negative, 8x10, box 1. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1910-1914
MC2102-2
Baltimore (Md.), Jones Falls, Bridges and viaducts, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Urban Landscape, Water
Unidentified photographer
Centre Street bridge over Jones Falls, seen from south. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection glass negative, 8x10, box 1. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1910-1914
MC2102-3
Buildings, structures, Baltimore (Md.), Jones Falls, Bridges and viaducts, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Urban Landscape, Water
Unidentified photographer
Lexington Street bridge over Jones Falls, seen from south. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection glass negative, 8x10, box 1. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1910-1914
MC2102-4
Distilling industry, Buildings, structures, Baltimore (Md.), Jones Falls, Bridges and viaducts, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Urban Landscape, Water
Unidentified photographer
Bath Street bridge over Jones Falls, seen from south. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection glass negative, 8x10, box 1. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1910-1914
MC2102-5
Transportation, Trains, Baltimore (Md.), Jones Falls, Bridges and viaducts, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Urban Landscape, Water
Unidentified photographer
Chase Street bridge over Jones Falls, seen from southeast. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection glass negative, 8x10, box 1. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1910-1914
MC2102-6
Transportation, Trains, Baltimore (Md.), Jones Falls, Bridges and viaducts, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Urban Landscape, Water
Unidentified photographer
Madison Street bridge over Jones Falls, seen from south. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection glass negative, 8x10, box 1. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1910-1914
MC2102-7
Baltimore (Md.), Jones Falls, Bridges and viaducts, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Urban Landscape, Water
Unidentified photographer
Monument Street bridge over Jones Falls, seen from south. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection glass negative, 8x10, box 1. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
ca. 1910-1914
MC2102-8
Rowhouses, Street scene, Urban landscape, Baltimore (Md.), Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Fires and explosions
Unidentified photographer
St. Paul Street, east side. Hamilton to Centre Street and north side of Hamilton Street from St. Paul Street to Courtland Street, Baltimore. July 7, 1814. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10, box 1. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
July 7, 1914
MC2105
Baltimore (Md.), Urban Landscape, Street scene, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Rowhouses
Unidentified photographer
Pleasant Street from Courtland Street to St. Paul Street. July 9, 1914. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, box 1. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
July 9, 1914
MC2106
Street scene, Urban landscape, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, Baltimore (Md.), Rowhouses
Unidentified photographer
St. Paul Street from Saratoga Street to Pleasant Street. July 9, 1914. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, box 1. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
July 9, 1914
MC2108
Street scene, Urban landscape, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection
Unidentified photographer
Street scene: unidentified road with damage in foreground, bridge and house in background. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, box 2. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
Not dated
CC2634-1
Street scene, Urban landscape, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection
Unidentified photographer
Street scene: Unidentified road. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, box 2. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
Not dated
CC2634-2
Neighborhoods, Photographs, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection
Unidentified photographer
Unidentified suburban neighborhood. Shows houses. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, box 2. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
Not dated
CC2634-3
Neighborhoods, Photographs, Houses, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection
Unidentified photographer
Unidentified suburban neighborhood. Shows houses in background. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, box 2. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
Not dated
CC2634-3
Houses, Street scene, Photographs, Bridges and viaducts, Baltimore City Life Museum Collection
Unidentified photographer
Unidentified road. Shows bridge and house in background. Baltimore City Life Museum Collection, 8x10 glass, box 2. Note: Reference photograph.
Restricted to reference photograph. For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: special_collections@mdhs.org
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org
Not dated
CC2634-4
